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G185 MFL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,136 mi
Last recorded19,136 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 MFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 16,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 6 May 2010 16,948 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to open the o/s rear door

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,405 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front no plate in a poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front no plate in a poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,718 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,718 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 3,314 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 3,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,514 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 96,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
7,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,227
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,796
fog lamp not working 3,473
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,198
position lamp(s) not working 2,853
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G185 MFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G185 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen 2CV typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G185 MFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 November 1989.

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